Small Yet Mighty 小却强大

[Dexu Xia]

We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Ephesians 2:10

There are times late at night in North America’s harsh Sonoran Desert where one can hear a faint, high-pitched howl. But you probably wouldn’t suspect the source of the sound—the small yet mighty grasshopper mouse, howling at the moon to establish its territory.

This unique rodent (dubbed the “werewolf mouse”) is also carnivorous. In fact, it preys on creatures few would dare mess with, such as the scorpion. But the werewolf mouse is uniquely equipped for that particular battle. It not only has a resistance to scorpion venom but can even convert the toxins into a painkiller!

There’s something inspiring about the way this resilient little mouse seems custom-made to survive and even thrive in its harsh environment. As Paul explains in Ephesians 2:10, that kind of marvelous craftsmanship characterizes God’s designs for His people as well. Each of us is “God’s handiwork” in Jesus, uniquely equipped to contribute to His kingdom. No matter how God has gifted you, you have much to offer. As you embrace with confidence who He’s made you to be, you’ll be a living witness to the hope and joy of life in Him.

So as you face whatever feels most menacing in your own life, take courage. You may feel small, but through the gifting and empowerment of the Spirit, God can use you to do mighty things.

Is it easy or difficult for you to see yourself as God’s marvelous handiwork? Why? In what areas of your life might remembering this truth give you renewed confidence and courage?

God, thank You for the incredible way You’ve designed me to live with joy and purpose. Help me to believe, and find courage in, the truth of who I am in You

我们原是祂的工作，在基督耶稣里造成的，为要叫我们行善。—以弗所书2章10节

在环境恶劣的北美索诺拉沙漠，夜里有时会隐隐传来尖锐的嗥叫声。你一定没想到，这声音是来自一种体型虽小却很强悍的食蝗鼠，它正对着月亮嘶嚎以宣示自己的领域。

这种独特的啮齿动物（或称为“狼鼠”）是肉食性动物。事实上，它还会捕抓一般动物不敢招惹的猎物，比如蝎子。狼鼠具有独特的本能，足以应付蝎子的攻击。它不但对蝎子的毒液免疫，甚至还能将毒液转为止痛剂！

这种适应力超强的小食蝗鼠似乎拥有专为它而造的存活之道，即使在恶劣的环境中也能繁衍，这能带给我们一些启发。在以弗所书2章10节，保罗解释说，这种令人叹为观止的创造之工，上帝也用在祂的子民身上。在耶稣里，我们都是“上帝的工作”，每个人都具有独特的本质，为要在上帝的国度中服事。无论上帝给你何种恩赐，你都能做出许多贡献。当你以信心接纳上帝给你的样子和身分时，就能以生命来见证活在祂里面的盼望与喜乐。

因此，如果你觉得你的生命正面临巨大的威胁，当刚强壮胆。或许你感到自己很渺小，但藉着圣灵赋予的恩赐与力量，上帝就能使用你去做大事。

将自己看为上帝的杰作，对你来说容易吗？为什么？
这个真理可使你在生活哪个层面重获信心和力量？

上帝啊，感谢祢的奇妙作为，
祢精心设计了我，使我能活出喜乐和意义。
请帮助我相信自己是祢的杰作，并从中得着激励。